Ham Quiche with Hashbrown Crust

[carol]

HAM QUICHE WITH HASH BROWN CRUST

CRUST:

3 cup frozen hash brown potatoes, defrosted and patted dry-NO added fat
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp chopped green pepper-optional
salt & pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten or 2 egg whites
non-stick cooking spray

FILLING:

3/4 cup diced lean ham or Canadian bacon
1 cup grated Swiss cheese, fat free or reduced fat-count 1 Pt per slice if using.
1/4 cup minced onion
1 cup skim milk
4 eggs or egg substitute
2 tsp prepared mustard
1/4 tsp pepper & 1/4 tsp. salt
Paprika for garnish

Directions:

CRUST: Preheat oven to 400ºF. In a small bowl, combine potatoes, onion, and salt & pepper. Fold in 1 beaten egg.
Spray 9-inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.
Pat potato mixture evenly into prepared pie plate to form a crust, building up sides to rim.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown

FILLING:
In layers, sprinkle ham,minced onion and cheese evenly over crust.

In a small bowl, combine milk,eggs, mustard, salt & pepper; mix well. Pour over ingredients in crust.Lightly sprinkle on the paprika.

Bake in a preheated 350ºF oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Serves: 6

VERY good & very filling. I served this with a side salad & a veggie....Carol